CARPENTRY AS A CAREER
Program Instructor/Advisor: Adam Pratt, adam.pratt@ghc.edu
(360) 538-4130
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the
program, and other important information, please view the Carpentry Gainful Employment
Disclosure
Updated 7/8/15
CARPENTRY AS A CAREER
Grays Harbor College has worked with the industry to develop these leading-edge programs to reflect current state
requirements in the carpentry/woodworking field. These programs provide the knowledge and understanding of the field
in areas such as:
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Work Habits and Expectations
 Concrete formwork
Workplace Safety
 Framing
Tool Usage and Safety
 Exterior Siding and Trim
Project Planning
 Sheetrock Installation
Blueprint Reading
 Door Installation
Material Estimating
 Interior Cabinets, Countertops, and Trim
Building Codes
 Stair Construction
Building Layout
Work Experience
Students will complete hands-on projects in the shop that replicate full-scale construction. Students may participate in onsite construction projects, as opportunities allow.
Employment Opportunities
Some of the typical employment opportunities for graduates of this program include:
 Union carpenter apprentice
 Carpenter’s helper
 General carpenter
 Form carpenter
 Framing carpenter
 Siding installer
 Finish carpenter
 Independent contractor
 Construction laborer
Salary Expectations
For job opportunities and salary expectations, please see: http://www.workforceexplorer.com/
Funding Opportunity
Students who are interested in completing the Carpentry program may qualify for an additional funding option. Please
see: http://ghc.edu/Opportunity for details.
When Can I Enroll?
Students may enter the Carpentry programs in any quarter, including: Fall, Winter or Spring.
What Do I Need To Do First?
 Apply for Admission (https://admissions.ctc.edu/applicant/welcome.cfm)
 Request Official Transcripts from high school, previous colleges or GED certificate. Have them sent directly to
GHC.
 Take the College Placement Test (CPT). Make an appointment at GHC Student Support Center (360-538-4099
or toll-free 1-800-562-4830). The CPT is not required if 100 level English and math were completed at another
college.
 Meet with the program instructor for enrollment information.
CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Technology Degree
Prerequisite Requirements
Placement in ENGL 060, MATH 060, READ 080 and instructor permission.
Core Courses (96 credits)
CARP 121
Residential/Commercial Carpentry I
CARP 122
Residential/Commercial Carpentry II
CARP 123
Residential/Commercial Carpentry III
CARP 221
Residential/Commercial Carpentry IV
CARP 222
Residential/Commercial Carpentry V
CARP 223
Residential/Commercial Carpentry VI
Support Courses (6 credits)
WELD 101
Related Welding I (or higher)
General Education Courses (16-18 credits)
ENGL& 101 or
English Composition I
ENGL 150
Vocational/Technical/Business Writing
MATH 100
Vocational/Technical Math (or higher)
PSYC& 100 or
PSYCH 106 or
SOC& 101
General Psychology
Applied Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
PE
Any activity courses
Credits
16
16
16
16
16
16
6
5 or
5
5
5 or
3 or
5
3
Minimum Credits Required
NOTE: When students return to the carpentry degree program after a break in
enrollment, they may be required to retake previously completed courses. The faculty
will make this determination and will take the length of absence and related work
experience into consideration when making this decision.
Grays Harbor College complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
disability, or status as a veteran.
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CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY
Certificate of Completion
Prerequisite Requirements
Placement in ENGL 060, MATH 060, READ 080 and instructor permission.
Core Courses (48 credits)
CARP 121
Residential/Commercial Carpentry I
CARP 122
Residential/Commercial Carpentry II
CARP 123
Residential/Commercial Carpentry III
Credits
16
16
16
General Education Courses (13-15 credits)
ENGL& 101 or
English Composition I
ENGL 150
Vocational/Technical/Business Writing
5 or
5
MATH 100
Vocational/Technical Math (or higher)
PSYC& 100 or
PSYCH 106 or
SOC& 101
General Psychology
Applied Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
5 or
3 or
5
Minimum Credits Required
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Grays Harbor College complies with all Federal and State rules and
regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, disability, or status as a veteran.
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BEGINNING CARPENTRY
Certificate of Achievement
Prerequisite Requirements
Placement in ENGL 060, MATH 060, READ 080 and instructor permission.
Core Courses (48 credits)
CARP 121
Residential/Commercial Carpentry I
CARP 122
Residential/Commercial Carpentry II
CARP 123
Residential/Commercial Carpentry III
Credits
16
16
16
ADVANCED CARPENTRY
Certificate of Achievement
Prerequisite Requirements
Placement in ENGL 060, MATH 060, READ 080 and instructor permission.
Core Courses (48 credits)
CARP 221
Residential/Commercial Carpentry IV
CARP 222
Residential/Commercial Carpentry V
CARP 223
Residential/Commercial Carpentry VI
Credits
16
16
16
Grays Harbor College complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran.
CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CARP 121
16 Credits
Residential and Commercial Carpentry I
Prerequisites: Placement in ENGL 060, MATH 060, READ
080 and instructor permission.
A lecture-lab course to provide an introduction to safe work
practices, work ethics, basic tool use, and carpentry concepts.
Students may participate in on-site construction projects. 8 lecture
hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a
general elective in the AA degree.
CARP 122
16 Credits
Residential and Commercial Carpentry II
Prerequisite: Completion of CARP121 with a passing
grade and instructor permission.
A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 121.
Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 121.
Students may participate in on-site construction projects. 8 lecture
hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a
general elective in the AA degree.
CARP 123
16 Credits
Residential and Commercial Carpentry III
Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 122 with a passing
grade and instructor permission.
A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 122.
Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 122.
Students may participate in on-site construction projects. Tasks
are completed to industry standards. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours.
Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in
the AA degree.
CARP 221
16 Credits
Residential and Commercial Carpentry IV
Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 123 with a passing
grade and instructor permission.
A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 121123. Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP
121-123 Students may participate in on-site construction projects.
Tasks are completed to industry standards and increase in
complexity. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program
course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
CARP 222
16 Credits
Residential and Commercial Carpentry IV
Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 221 with a passing
grade and instructor permission.
A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 121221. Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP
121-221. Students may participate in on-site construction projects.
Tasks are completed to industry standards and increase in
complexity. Problem solving is emphasized. Leadership
opportunities are presented. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours.
Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in
the AA degree.
CARP 223
16 Credits
Residential and Commercial Carpentry VI
Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 222 with a passing
grade and instructor permission.
A lecture-lab course to build upon the carpentry skills learned in
CARP 121-222. Training increases skills and expands tasks
learned in CARP 121-222. Students may participate in on-site
construction projects. Tasks are completed to industry standards
and increase in complexity. Problem solving is emphasized.
Leadership opportunities are presented. Course includes a
capstone exam to ensure retention of competency in previous
Carpentry Technology program topics. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab
hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general
elective in the AA degree.
ENGL& 101
English Composition I
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement test score or
a grade of “C-” or better in
ENGL 095.
ENGL& 101 emphasizes the basic rhetorical principles and
development of expository and argumentative prose. Included is
an introduction to the research methods necessary for evidencebacked writing. Skills gained in this course should help students
improve their performance of such tasks as writing for a variety of
purposes and audiences, as well as writing informative and
persuasive essays and research-backed reports, projects and
papers. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies writing skills requirement for the
AA degree.
ENGL 150
5 Credits
Vocational/Technical and Business Writing
Recommended Preparation: Competence in basic
computer operation or concurrent enrollment in CIS 100.
Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement score or a
grade of “C-” or better in ENGL 095.
This course is designed for both vocational/technical and business
students. It emphasizes written and oral communication required
in the world of work. Major topics include business letters and
memorandums, formal and informal reports, computer graphics,
basic principles of technical writing, and oral presentations. 5
lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a
general elective in the AA degree.
CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MATH 100
Vocational Technical Mathematics
5 Credits
Prerequisites: A grade of “C-” or better in MATH 059 or
MATH 060 or appropriate placement score.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the vocationaltechnical student. Topics will include powers and roots, signed
numbers, formulae manipulation, plane and solid geometry,
trigonometry and specialized formulae. 5 lecture hours.
Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in
the AA degree.
PSYC& 100
General Psychology
5 Credits
Recommended Preparation: Placement in ENGL& 101.
An introduction to psychology utilizing lectures and group
exercises. Deals with the psychology of behavior, development,
learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, perception, memory,
and both normal and abnormal personalities. Provides an overview
of modern psychology in terms of biological, social and
intrapsychic factors. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science
distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA
degree.
PSYCH 106
Applied Psychology
3 Credits
Applications of theory and current research in psychology with
major topics of personality, decision making, communications,
motivation, learning and the workplace. Focuses on individual and
group thought and behavior in the world of work. Emphasis is
placed on change, personal and professional growth. 3 lecture
hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
SOC& 101 (formerly SOC 110)
Introduction to Sociology
5 Credits
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 095 or placement in
ENGL& 101.
An introduction to the principles, concepts, theories and methods
of the sociological perspective. Emphasis is placed upon relating
sociological ideas to national, community, and individual levels. 5
lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area C
requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.
WELD 101
Related Welding I
6 Credits
Students are given an overview of welding employment
opportunities, the most common welding processes (SMAW,
GMAW, FCAW and GTAW), and oxyacetylene cutting and
heating. 3 lecture hours; 6 lab hours. Vocational program course.
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE - Typical Student Schedule
CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY - ASSOCIATE IN TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
1st Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 121
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry I
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
2nd Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 122
PE
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry II
Any activity courses
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
3rd Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 123
MATH 100
Course Title
CARP 221
PSYCH 106
Course Title
CARP 222
WELD 101
CARP 223
ENGL 150
16
5
21
16
3
19
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry V
Related Welding I
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
6th Quarter
Course #
19
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry IV
Applied Psychology
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
5th Quarter
Course #
16
3
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry III
Vocational/Technical Math (or higher)
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
4th Quarter
Course #
16
16
Course Title
16
6
22
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry V
Vocational/Technical/Business Writing
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
16
5
21
PLEASE NOTE: Students may substitute ENGL& 101 for ENGL 150; PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101 for PSYCH 106.
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE - Typical Student Schedule
CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
1st Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 121
ENGL 150
PSYCH 106
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry I
Vocational/Technical/Business Writing
Applied Psychology
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
2nd Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 122
Course Title
CARP 123
MATH 100
24
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry II
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
3rd Quarter
Course #
16
5
3
16
16
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry III
Vocational/Technical Math (or higher)
TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS
16
5
21
PLEASE NOTE: Students may substitute ENGL& 101 for ENGL 150; PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101 for PSYCH 106.
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE - Typical Student Schedule
BEGINNING CARPENTRY - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
1st Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 121
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry I
16
nd
2 Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 122
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry II
16
rd
3 Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 123
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry III
16
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE - Typical Student Schedule
ADVANCED CARPENTRY - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
1st Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 221
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry IV
16
nd
2 Quarter
Course #
Course Title
CARP 222
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry V
16
rd
3 Quarter
Course #
CARP 223
Course Title
Credits
Residential/Commercial Carpentry VI
16
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE
RESIDENTIAL CARPENTRY TOOL LIST
Note that the total cost of textbooks for all GHC carpentry courses is about $150. It is expected that the
money saved on books be invested in professional tools. Please remember - the quality of your tools often
forms part of your first impression and reflects to everyone the seriousness with which you take your
trade.
Students must have personal protective equipment to participate in training.
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety glasses: clear
Work boots: > 6”, leather, lace-up
Hard hat
Work gloves
Tools Required for Training - 100 level students
Tool Box (28-32”) or Bucket & liner
Framing hammer 20 oz. + or Tool Bags with suspenders/harness
Nail extractor (shark tooth style)
Carpenter pencils (3)
Speed square
Utility knife
Phillips & square drive bits (6 ea)
Drive bit holder
#8 Drill bit with countersink
Architects rule
Tools Required for Training - 200 level students
Cordless drill
Plumb bob – 16 oz.
Dry line – 100’
16 x 24 framing square w/ tables
Rafter/stair gauges (2)
2 / 4 / 6 foot level(s)
100' metal tape
Set of wood chisels
Hand saw – 8 point +/Set of twist drill bits
Set of spade (speed bore) bits
Cordless drill
Block plane
Estimated cost: $325
Dust filter mask
Hearing protection: > 25db
High Visibility Vest or out layer
Estimated cost: $650
Calculator (w/ rise, run, diag)
Small (3 x 5) notebook
Graph paper (40 sheets)
Clear 30/60/90 triangle
Mechanical pencil
Compass Scribe
25 or 30 foot tape measure – without printed
fractions
Nail sets – set of 3
Multi-bit screwdriver – 4 in 1
Chalk box
Estimated cost: $600
Surform plane
Drywall “jab” saw
12” combination square
Sliding T-bevel square
12” crescent wrench
Wonder bar (flat bar)
Ripping Chisel – 17” +/9” Linesman pliers
9” vise grips
Hacksaw
Coping saw
Hammer – finish
CARPENTRY TOOL LIST (continued)
Additional Tools
Estimated total cost: $1,575
These tools are recommended but not required. Your specific needs should be considered when acquiring
these tools for workforce readiness/self-employment.
Wrecking bar
4' T-square
Tin/metal snips
Sliding t-bevel
End nipper pliers (farrier style)
Vice grip pliers
Four in one rasp/file
2 @ 12 inch quick grip clamps
7 ¼ inch circular saw (skill saw)
Sawzall
Jigsaw
Sliding compound miter saw
Extension cords (10 gauge)
Compressor & air hose
Framing and Finish nailers
Ladder (s)
Sanders (RO and Belt)
½" electric hammer drill
Portable table saw
Miter saw stand
Router
Individual fall arrest system
Locking tool box (truck)
Laser level/builder's level
Portable Jointer – self employment
Portable surface planer - self employment
Generator - self employment
All tool purchases utilizing awarded funds must have price quotes pre-approved &
signed by the Carpentry Instructor!
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CARPENTRY CAREER PATHWAY
Education
Entry
Point
Entry
Point
Entry
Point
Small Business/
Entrepreneurship
Certificate of
Completion
Job Titles and Hourly Median Wages
GED
ABE
ESL
Carpenter’s Helper
Median Wage: $14.09
Carpentry Certificate
of Achievement
I-BEST
Framer
Median Wage: $19.49
Carpentry AAS Degree
2nd year Carpenter Apprentice
Median Wage: $23.21
Business
Management
Certificate of
Completion
Journey Level Carpenter
Median Wage: $30.87
Associate in
Science
DTA
Business
Degree
AAS
Business
Management
Construction Supervisor
Median Wage: $32.41
Engineer
Median Wage: $34.69
BS Civil
Engineering
BA Business
Degree
BS Construction
Management
Contractor
Median Wage: $65.09
Median Wage Source: Workforce Explorer and Aberdeen Carpenters & Pile Drivers Local 317